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Ministry of Finance
Union Finance Minister leads Indian delegation to attend the 56th Annual General Meeting of Board of Directors of Asian Development Bank  in Republic of Korea from May 2-5, 2023
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will lead the Indian delegation to attend the 56th Annual General Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Development Bank  along with Investor/ Bilateral and other associated meetings, in Incheon, the Republic of Korea, from May 2-5, 2023. The Indian delegation, comprising of officials from the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. Government of India, is scheduled to depart later today.
The Meetings will be attended by official delegations of ADB members, observers, non-governmental and civil society organisations, media, financial institutions and banks and other private sector companies.
The engagements of Union Finance Minister will consist of the following components:
- Interaction with Global Economists, Governors / Finance Ministers of the ADB member countries etc.
- Bilateral engagements with countries and international organisations.
- Interaction with global business leaders and investors in roundtables.
- Engagement with Community Diaspora
During the visit, Smt. Sitharaman will participate in annual meeting focal events like the Governors’ Business, and also as a panelist in the ADB Governors’ Seminar on ‘Policies to Support Asia’s Rebound’.
President's Secretariat
President of India presents Pt. Ramnarayan Sharma National Ayurved Award
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the Pt Ramnarayan Sharma National Ayurved Award for the years 2008-2014 at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Ayurveda is a holistic medical system for healthy living. It takes an integrated approach to the physical, mental, spiritual and social aspects of the human body, and their inter-linkages. Ayurveda and yoga are based on an exploration of the relationship between mind and body. The idea of a healthy body being connected to a healthy mind or vice-versa is a powerful one. We should motivate future generations to focus on both aspects of the human personality – mental and physical.
The President said India’s forests, mountains and villages are its main source of medicinal plants and herbs. Ninety per cent of the country’s medicinal plants and herbs are obtained from forests. More than 5,000 types of herbs are found in our forests. There is a need to preserve and protect this priceless resource. People should be sensitive to the protection of medicinal plants and herbs.
Addressing Ayurveda specialists present on the occasion, the President said that modern lifestyle-related diseases are affecting people rapidly, and the world is looking to alternative medicines from India. Here Ayurveda can play an important role. The President said the specialists had a huge responsibility in establishing Ayurveda as a powerful medium for the prevention, treatment and management of such diseases.
The Pt Ramnarayan Sharma National Award was instituted by the Ramnarayan Vaidya Ayurved Research Trust in 1982. It honours an eminent Ayurvedic scholar every year. The Award consists of a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh, a silver idol of Lord Dhanwantari and a citation.
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Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘4.48% GS 2023’, ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2033’, ‘6.22% GS 2035’, and ‘6.67% GS 2050’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘4.48% Government Security, 2023’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2033’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘6.22% Government Security, 2035’ for a notified amount of Rs 11,000 crore  through price based auction and  ‘6.67% Government Security, 2050’ for a notified amount of Rs 5,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs2,000 crore against each of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on March 12, 2021  using multiple price method.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the securitieswill be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on March 12, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on March 12, 2021  and payment by successful bidders will be on March 15, 2021 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Pays homage to Martyrs of Pulwama Attack
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to all those martyred in Pulwama on this day in 2019 and recalled their outstanding service to our nation.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"I pay homage to all those martyred in Pulwama on this day in 2019 and recall their outstanding service to our nation. Their bravery and supreme sacrifice motivates every Indian to work towards a strong and prosperous country."
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Spot Admission Notice at NSTI , Kazhakuttom
In NSTI , Kazhakuttom, Vacancies are there in various CTS trades  for the academic year 2021-22 batch. Those who are interested can come with TC, Original Certificates and Fees  on 21st January 2022 . Phone: 0471-2418391
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Ministry of Heavy Industries
EVs purchased under FAME INDIA scheme
The Ministry of Heavy Industries formulated Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II  Scheme for a period of five years commencing from 1st April, 2019 with a total budgetary support of Rs. 10,000 crore. This phase mainly focuses on supporting electrification of public & shared transportation, and aims to support through demand incentive 7090 eBuses, 5 lakh e-3 Wheelers, 55000 e-4 Wheeler Passenger Cars and 10 lakh e-2 Wheelers. In addition, creation of charging infrastructure is also supported under the Scheme.
Under phase-II of FAME India Scheme, 8,47,578 no. of electric vehicles amounting to Rs. 4157.00 Cr.  have been sold by the electric vehicle manufactures to consumers as on 28.07.2023 . The details of sold electric vehicles category wise are as under:
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Sl. No.
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Wheeler Type
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Total No. of Vehicle
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1.
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2 wheeler
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7,53,140
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2.
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3 wheeler
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85,168
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3.
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4 wheeler
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9,270
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Total
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8,47,578
Further, MHI sanctioned 6315 electric buses to 65 cities/STUs/State Govt. entities for intracity operations.
As per the e-vahan portal , the detailed list of electric vehicles on roads, State/UT-wise is at ANNEXURE.
Under FAME-India Scheme phase-II, no incentive is given to EV manufacturers. The incentive/ concession is provided to consumers  in the form of an upfront reduced purchase price of hybrid and electric vehicles to enable wider adoption, which will be reimbursed to the OEM  by Government of India.
ANNEXURE
The Details of on road electric vehicles as on 14.07.2023 per Vahan4
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Sl. No
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State name
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Till date State wise - total vehicle registered as Electric
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1
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Andaman & Nicobar Island
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186
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2
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Andhra Pradesh
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66,500
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3
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Arunachal Pradesh
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25
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4
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Assam
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1,16,605
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5
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Bihar
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1,55,457
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6
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Chandigarh
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7,628
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7
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Chhattisgarh
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52,813
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8
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Delhi
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2,29,305
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9
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Goa
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12,139
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10
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Gujarat
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1,34,273
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11
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Haryana
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67,812
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12
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Himachal Pradesh
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2,362
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13
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Jammu and Kashmir
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10,225
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14
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Jharkhand
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35,331
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15
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Karnataka
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2,39,948
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16
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Kerala
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94,346
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17
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Ladakh
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65
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18
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Madhya Pradesh
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92,388
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19
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Maharashtra
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2,96,885
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20
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Manipur
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1,198
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21
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Meghalaya
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129
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22
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Mizoram
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114
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23
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Nagaland
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60
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24
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Odisha
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60,097
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25
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Puducherry
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4,421
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26
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Punjab
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34,162
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27
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Rajasthan
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1,75,595
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28
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Sikkim
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20
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29
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Tamil Nadu
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1,67,216
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30
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Tripura
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14,379
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31
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UT of DNH and DD
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345
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32
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Uttarakhand
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48,250
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33
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Uttar Pradesh
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5,56,629
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34
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West Bengal
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67,111
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Grand Total
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27,44,019
- 1- The details given are for digitized vehicle records as per centralized Vahan 4.
2 - Data for Telangana and Lakshadweep has not been provided as they are not in centralized Vahan 4."
This information was given by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
215.67 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
19,25,881 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 45,749
Active cases stand at 0.1%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.71%
5,675 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,39,36,092
5,108 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
89.02 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,55,231 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
UPSC
Result of Civil Service  Examination, 2018 For Candidates who have Qualified For Admission In Indian Forest Service  Examination, 2018
On the basis of screening test held through Civil Service  Examination, 2018 on 03-6-2018, the candidates with the following Roll Numbers have qualified for admission to the Indian Forest Service  Examination, 2018.
The candidature of these candidates is provisional. In accordance with the Rules of the Examination, all these candidates have to apply again in the Detailed Application Form  for IFoS  Examination, 2018 which would be available on the website of the Union Public Service Commission www.upsconline.nic.inHYPERLINK "http://www.upsc.gov.in/". All the qualified candidates are advised to fill up the DAF-IFoS, make the payment of Fee  as per the prescribed mode i.e. ONLINE and submit the same ONLINE for admission to the Indian Forest Service  Examination, 2018 to be held from 2nd December 2018. The DAF will be available on the Commission website from 04-09-2018 to 18-09-2018 till 06.00 PM. Important instructions  would also be available on the website. The qualified candidates have to first get themselves registered on the relevant page of the website before filling up the ONLINE Detailed Application Form. The qualified candidates are further advised to refer to the Rules of the Indian Forest Service  Examination, 2018, published in the gazette of India  of Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change dated 07-02-2018.
It may be noted that mere submission of application form does not, ipso facto, confer on any right for admission to the Main Examination. The E-Admit card alongwith the time table of the Main Examination will be uploaded on the Commission’s website for the eligible candidates 3 weeks before the commencement of the Examination. Changes, if any, in the postal address or e-mail address or mobile number after submission of the DAF may be communicated to the Commission at once.
Candidates are also informed that marks, cut off marks and answer keys of screening test held through CS Examination, 2018 will be uploaded on the Commission web site i.e., www.upsconline.nic.inHYPERLINK "http://www.upsc.gov.in/" only after entire process of the IFoS Examination, 2018 is over i.e. after the declaration of final result of IFoS Examination, 2018.
The Union Public Service Commission have a Facilitation Counter near the Examination Hall Building in its Campus. Candidates may obtain any information/clarification regarding their result of the above mentioned examination on all working days between 10.00 Hrs. to 17.00 Hrs. in person or on Tel. No. 011-23385271, 011-23098543 or 011-23381125 from this Facilitation Counter. Candidates can also obtain information regarding their result by accessing Union Public Service Commission Website www.upsconline.nic.inHYPERLINK "http://www.upsc.gov.in/".
The result of Roll Number 1048940 has been withheld as the issue regarding the candidature is subjudice.
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
‘Green Good Deeds’ initiative to promote environmental awareness and to mobilize people’s participation for conservation of environment
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change coordinates a Central Sector Scheme namely ‘Environment Education, Awareness and Training’ with an objective to promote environmental awareness among all sections of the society and to mobilize people’s participation for conservation of environment. Through the National Green Corps programme, which is one of the components of this scheme, about one lakh fifty thousand Ecoclubs have been established in schools/colleges across the country and nearly 35 lakh students are actively involved in the programmes related to environment protection and conservation. The ‘Green Good Deeds’ initiative is about simple, practical steps that students/teachers/citizens can perform in their day-to-day life towards protection of environment.
Taking forward the Green Good Deeds initiative, among other activities of the Ecoclubs, the Ecoclubs have been a centre stage for various environment protection and conservation activities like conducting cleanliness drives as part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, plantation drives, awareness on waste minimisation, waste segregation, recycling and reuse etc. Various environment awareness programmes are being undertaken by the students like minimizing the use of single-use plastic, celebrating Green Diwali, making of Eco-friendly idols of Ganesh and seed balls, adopting water bodies, beach cleaning, etc.
This information was provided by Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Babul Supriyo in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has paid his tributes to Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya on his Jayanti.
"काशी हिंदू विश्वविद्यालय के प्रणेता और बहुआयामी प्रतिभा के धनी महामना पंडित मदन मोहन मालवीय जी को उनकी जन्म-जयंती पर शत-शत नमन। उन्होंने अपना संपूर्ण जीवन समाज सुधार और राष्ट्र सेवा में समर्पित कर दिया। देश के लिए उनका योगदान पीढ़ी-दर-पीढ़ी को प्रेरित करता रहेगा”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 60.95 per bbl on 21.11.2017
The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell  under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 60.95 per barrel  on 21.11.2017. This was higher than the price of US$ 60.86 per bbl on previous publishing day of 20.11.2017.
In rupee terms, the price of Indian Basket increased to Rs 3963.91 per bbl on 21.11.2017 as compared to Rs. 3959.17 per bbl on 20.11.2017. Rupee closed stronger at Rs. 65.04 per US$ on 21.11.2017 as compared to 65.06 per US$ on 20.11.2017. The table below gives details in this regard:
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Particulars
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Unit
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Price on November 21, 2017 
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Crude Oil 
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60.95 
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3963.91 
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Exchange Rate
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65.04 
AD/SA Daily Crude Oil Price
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves signing of an Agreement between India and Poland on cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors
Cabinet approves signing of an Agreement between India and Poland on cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors
(The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of an Agreement between India and Poland on cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.
The agreement covers various activities in the field of agriculture and allied sector including exchange of information on the current situation in agriculture, the phytosanitary conditions of crops, threats posed by harmful organisms and the threats posed by animal infectious diseases. It also covers the participation in fairs, exhibitions, seminars and conferences related to agriculture and agri-food processing; undertaking and developing joint economic initiatives including the support or agrifood trade between the states of the Contracting Parties.
The Agreement provides for constitution of a Joint Working Group  comprising of representatives from both countries. The JWG will prepare plans of cooperation and to provide solutions to the problems arising during the implementation of the Agreement.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
PIB and MMPS jointly organize International Day of Yoga Programme
'Yoga is multidimensional, there is much more to it than Asanas'
In the run-up to the International Day of Yoga 2019, a programme to build greater awareness and improve public participation in Yoga was organized in Mumbai today. The programme was organized jointly by Press Information Bureau and Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh , at the office of MMPS. Ms. Ruchi Gulati, a senior Yoga teacher of The Yoga Institute, Santacruz was the Chief Guest for the occasion. Members of the Mumbai media fraternity were present on the occasion, apart from programme hosts Director General , Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri R. N. Mishra; President, MMPS, Shri Narendra Wable; Secretary, MMPS, Shri Sandeep Chavan; and Joint Secretary, MMPS, Shri Suresh Wadvalkar.
The Chief Guest stated that Yoga can contribute to our health and can be a very effective tool in reducing illness. She said that often, people start practising Yoga when doctors advise them to do so, in order to reduce stress and improve health. She instead exhorted the audience to make Yoga a part of their lives, so that they do not even need to visit the doctor. Ms. Gulati said that Yoga is multidimensional and that it is much more than Asanas. She said it will contribute to a healthy mind and a healthy body, and will lead to a positive attitude and a dutiful life. She further said that Yoga should be practised not only on International Day of Yoga, but 365 days a year. She said it will lead to positive self-esteem and holistic well-being.
The Government of India has instituted the first Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman  to mark the contribution of media in spreading the message of Yoga, said Director General , Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri R. N. Mishra. The DG said that 33 Sammans will be given to print and electronic media, for contribution in 22 Indian languages.
The DG highlighted that the declaration of IDY came at the behest of the Prime Minister during his address to UN General Assembly on September 27, 2014, where he said it is a holistic approach to health and well-being. The DG requested the media fraternity to contribute to the cause of Yoga, observing that many people are not yet aware of the way Yoga can change their lives.
Shri Narendra Wable, President, MMPS thanked PIB for partnering with the Patrakar Sangh and taking this initiative. He said that the journalist community will work with the Government in spreading the message of Yoga among more people and help contribute to increased adoption of India's gift to the world.
Sandeep Chavan, Secretary, MMPS too addressed the audience. Appreciating the initiative and the importance of Yoga, he said that more such joint initiatives can be taken by PIB and MMPS.
Assistant Director , PIB Mumbai, Shri Nitin Sapre delivered the Vote of Thanks. He exhorted everyone present, especially the media, to continue contributing to the cause.
The Chief Guest also held a short Yoga session for the participants, guiding them through some Asanas and a Pranayaam session.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Validity of BS-IV Cars
Section 41 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 for “Registration, how to be made” read as- “A certificate of registration issued under sub-section , Whether before or after the commencement of this Act, in respect of a motor vehicle, other than a transport vehicle, shall, subject to the provisions contained in this Act, be valid only for a periods of fifteen years from the date of issue of such certificate and shall be renewable”. The Parliament has recently passed the Motor Vehicles  Act, 2019. Section 17 of the Motor Vehicles  Act, 2019 provides for amendment in sub-section 7 of Section 41 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1989 which reads as -“A certificate of registration issued under sub-section , whether before or after the commencement of this Act, in respect of a motor vehicle shall, subject to the provisions contained in this Act, be valid only for a period of fifteen years from the date of issue of such certificate or for such period as may be prescribed by the Central Government and shall be renewable.” This Ministry has made operational around 60 provisions of the Motor Vehicles  Act, 2019 with effect from 1st of September 2019 in whole of India vide SO 3110 dated 28th August, 2019 and SO 3147 dated 30th August, 2019.
Further, the National Green Tribunal  vide its order dated 07.04.2015 has directed that Petrol vehicles which are more than 15 years old and diesel vehicles that are more than 10 years old shall not be registered in the NCR, Delhi.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Customs Notification No. 81 /2022- Customs  to amend the Courier Imports and Exports  Regulations, 2010
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157 read with section 84 of the Customs Act, 1962 , the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes the following regulations further to amend the Courier Imports and Exports  Regulations, 2010, namely: -
1. Short title and commencement. -  These regulations may be called the Courier Imports and Exports  Second Amendment Regulations, 2022.
 They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Courier Imports and Exports  Regulations, 2010,-
 in Form D, for S.No. 18A, relating to E-commerce Import details, and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted, namely: -
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“E-commerce import

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Whether import using e-commerce ”;
- in Form E, for column 6A, and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted, namely: -
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“E-commerce import

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Whether import using e-commerce ”;
 in Form HA, for the heading B.1, and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted, namely: -
“B.1
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If answer to column  in Table B is 'Yes' and the export consignment contains jewellery falling under CTH 7117 or 7113, then provide
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 Name of E-commerce Operator or Website
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 Payment/ unique transaction ID
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 Order No.
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 Order Date”.
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Note: - The principal notification No. 36/2010-Customs , dated the 5th May, 2010 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, sub-section , vide number G.S.R. 385, dated the 5th May, 2010 and was last amended vide notification No. 57/2022-Customs , dated the 30th June 2022, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, sub-section  vide number G.S.R. 485, dated the 30th June 2022.